Registered Nurse (RN), Rapid Response Team, Rotating, 20k Sign-on Bonus

Company Description

Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet®-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care. Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing. Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won't find a more vibrant place to work!

Job Description

General Summary

This role is considered the minimum role for all nurses at UMMC who have greater than 12 months experience. This nurse will be competent in the skills / knowledge required and fully participate in unit governance. He / she will practice and adhere to the guidelines specified in the UMMC Professional Nurse Job Charter. Independently provides and coordinates care provided to patients within a clinical specialty. Serves as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team. Demonstrates and models the full range of nursing professional practice in both care provided and in participation in development of strategies to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction with service and cost effectiveness at the unit level. Is accountable to patients and families for the processes and outcomes of care during an episode of care. Is accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for the totality of work performance.

The University of Maryland Medical Center is world renowned for critical care and excellent outcomes. A key component of our success comes from the skilled professionals of our Rapid Response Team / Code Response team.

Our team of dedicated RRT Nurses is our Code team that responds adult inpatient & outpatient emergencies outside of the ICU environment including :

• Safe intra-hospital patient transportation of the critically ill adult population to diagnostic and procedural areas.
• Providing a continuity of care for patients during diagnostic imaging / procedures while outside of ICU environment.
• Providing emergent interventions to deteriorating patients in acute / intermediate care areas, as well as care to non-inpatients needing urgent / emergent care.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN). (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Patient Safety

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

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